Valentine's, Your Way

Story Event: Valentine's Confections

Prologue

Valentine's, Your Way

Summary

An event called Valentine's is the talk of the town—and the Halidom. While the prince's friends plan something to thank him for his tireless efforts, the question on everyone's mind is who he will spend Valentine's with!

Dialogue

Excuse me, Cleo, but are you familiar with an event called "Valentine's"? Ah, yes. The current topic du jour among people in town. If I remember correctly, it is a time for making one's innermost feelings known to someone important. Why do you ask? Well, this is merely an idea, but I was thinking— Ooo! Ooo! Are you two dishing?! Lemme in on that sweet gossipy action! We were just talking about Valentine's. Are you familiar with it, Ezelith? Duh doy! Like I WOULDN'T be! This girl is on the forefront of what's hot, what's not, and what's puuure rot. Oh ho! And what do my ears o'erhear but the cheerful chittering of lovely maidens? Aaand here comes the empty suit. Ah, but it is an honor to be remembered by a comely lass so fair. I ALSO remember that every time you show up, you start saying super-creepy things like "comely lass." Another day, another pile'a fiends slain! Oh, hey there, folks. What's goin' on? Was I not invited to some party? Also, WHY wasn't I invited? We were just talking about Valentine's. Ugh. You must refer to that annual happening of unparalleled jocularity. Hold a moment. Are we discussing that lovely holiday that celebrates the white- hot passion shared between two lovers? I am so lost right now. Never heard of it, old man? Guess I'm not surprised; it's not really much of a holiday for geezers like you. Yeah, I prefer to think of myself as a caring big-brother type. I am NOT calling you "big bro." Now then, let the genius of the group elucidate the particulars of this event. Valentine's is an annual event, and the current talk of the town. It is a day for sharing feelings and making appreciation known for people of import, be they family, friend, or lover. Many use the event to muster up their pluck and confess a long-held, secret love. Some even go so far as to make surprise proffers of marriage on the spot. Er, and some people merely use it to appreciate a beloved companion. So, um...as you see, it is not wholly an event which revolves around love and other romantic affections. Exactly, Elisanne! And may I say, you're surprisingly knowledgeable about this. Ummm... So that's Valentine's, eh? Well, wrap me in bacon and call me a breakfast. Right then! What's the plan? The plan? I mean, we're gonna do something, yeah? For Euden, I mean! Well, speak of the dragon. Hey there, Euden! We were just chatting about this Valentine's thing. You interested? Y-Your Highness?! Gack! I, er, just remembered an errand I have to run! Yes, that's it. An errand. ...Ta-ta! Come along, Cleo. But I have no errands to ru— YOU ARE SO COMING RIGHT NOW! Er...farewell, everyone! Well, they were certainly in a hurry. Yeah, they really beat feet outta here... and I bet I know what they're up to! Yo, Luca! Let's make tracks, too. Er, where? And why? Also, now? It's a strategy session for us men! C'mon, we ain't got time to waste standin' around. You didn't answer ANY of my questions! Subtle as a pair of anvils, those two. I only pray they're not up to some manner of disruptive mischief. Looks like this has you intrigued, Euden. If you are so tickled by the spirit of curiosity, you ought to investigate what the others are up to. Ex-CUSE me? Why would you leave when you have a perfectly good ME right here?! Enough. You mustn't trouble him so. Hey, so, Euden? Who DOES have you the most curious? Elisanne and Cleo? Or Ranzal and Luca? (Hmm...)